The task force reviewed the relevant literature on individual alternative and complimentary medicine therapies for major depression. The studies on Individual CAM treatments for depression were examined for benefit as well as risks.

Conclusions of American Psychiatry Association: The task force concluded that results of randomized controlled trials of commonly used alternative and complimentary treatments (CAM) for depression (MDD) show promise. The task force of these psychiatrists made a special mention of the following:

The task force reviewed the relevant literature on individual alternative and complimentary medicine therapies for major depression. The studies on Individual CAM treatments for depression were examined for benefit as well as risks.

Conclusions of American Psychiatry Association: The task force concluded that results of randomized controlled trials of commonly used alternative and complimentary treatments (CAM) for depression (MDD) show promise. The task force of these psychiatrists made a special mention of the following: